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Free to believe

The most famous conscientious objector during the Vietnam War was a fighter. Muhammad Ali fought with his fists to earn the title of “the greatest.”

Paul Schrag

July 4, 2016

Felons or families?

Political rhetoric around immigration sometimes creates categories of good and bad immigrants — those who should be welcomed into the United States and those who

Tammy Alexander

July 4, 2016

Scripture in context

When an outstanding young pastor like Isaac Villegas has his credentials suspended (“MC USA Board Member Resigns After Same-Sex Wedding,” June 6) by Virginia Mennonite Conference and

Letters

July 4, 2016

Try something different

Perhaps those who are trying to change the Mennonite church to conform to their idea of how church should be should try something different. How

Letters

July 4, 2016

South Central Conference offers short-term home

South Central Mennonite Conference has more than 30 congregations or church plants in Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Arkansas, Texas and even Mexico. So why would a congregation from northern Indiana want to be part of it?

Rachel Stella | Mennonite World Review

July 4, 2016

Bible: Gospel of liberation from idols

Romans 3 famously contains a dense theological argument. Paul discusses the need for and provision of salvation in Jesus Christ. Paul has a simple purpose:

Ted Grimsrud

July 4, 2016

Nothing in common

I was amazed that Levi Miller and Daniel Miller (“On Not Being Anti-Trump,” June 20) allege Donald Trump has a lot in common with Amish

Letters

July 4, 2016

To exit or remain? The July 4, 1776, question

In 1776 my great-great-great-great-great grandfather, Christian Yoder, Jr., moved his family by team and wagon from Berks County, Pa., to the far western frontier of

Harvey Yoder

July 4, 2016

Making trouble

During a recent trip to the Netherlands for work, I had the opportunity to stop by the Singelkerk in Amsterdam. Unfortunately, I didn’t make it

Robert Martin

July 1, 2016

Ministry among Chicago shootings

Last week I wrote about one of our staff who has lived with a very real fear of being shot for more than 30 years. This

Glenn Balzer

June 30, 2016